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Y968 ANH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,402 mi
Last recorded105,402 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 ANH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 105,402 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp dipswitch worn.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 105,322 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Hose to wheel. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp dipswitch worn.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 98,417 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 87,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 80,327 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 70,327 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 58,278 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 47,711 miles

o/s/r coil spring seat corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2010 47,711 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

o/s/r coil spring seat corroded

Pass 12 May 2009 42,793 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2008 34,516 miles

Both front tyres & offside rear tyre treads getting low.

Pass 16 May 2007 29,675 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2007 29,675 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre on limit on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2006 25,372 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 25,324 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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Y968 ANH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 67,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y968 ANH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y968 ANH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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